BC People First is proud to present the annual Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award. In celebration of self-advocacy and the power of self-advocates. This award goes to someone in BC who has shown leadership and knowledge throughout the past year in the field of advocating for the rights of people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Nominations are due March 18, 2022. A winner will be selected by a panel based on the answers given in the nominations. The winner will be announced at BC People First’s 2022 Annual General Meeting on April 13, 2022. The winner will receive a $250 honorarium award, to assist in their advocacy efforts or learning this year.
People can be nominated by a friend, colleague, family member, support worker, or someone else. Do you know someone that should be nominated for the Self-Advocate Leadership of the Year Award?
Nominee Eligibility:
- The person being nominated must have completed self-advocacy and disability rights related work throughout the past year.
- The person being nominated must identify as having an intellectual or developmental disability.
- They must also be a resident of British Columbia.
Nomination Guidelines:
- Nominations must be in by 4pm, Friday, March 18th, 2022 to be considered.
- The Nominator must complete the nomination form and answer the nomination questions about the person they are nominating.
- Please fill out the below nomination form below in full including adding a headshot photo of your Nominee.
- Email us at bcpfcoordinator@gmail.com if you have any questions.